(TAN): Sumilon island of Cebu in Philippines is receiving significant attention after being nominated for an international award for luxurious getaways. Destination Deluxe has shortlisted the island in their ‘Private Island of the Year’ category for the Destination Deluxe Awards 2020, CDN Life reported.
Destination Deluxe is a travel and wellness publication as well as a booking platform that caters to luxury resorts and hotels, destinations, retreats, and spas from around the world.
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The 24-hectare coral island, Sumilon, is located a few kilometers off the coast of Barangay Tan-awan in Oslob town in southeastern Cebu. The island is a popular choice for visitors for its proximity to world class diving spots and the opportunities to view whales and sharks.
Sumilon will be competing against islands in the Maldives, Fiji, and Thailand, among others. The winners for this year’s Destination Deluxe Awards will be announced in November.
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